CEFR Familiarisation

What do the letters CEFR stand for?

• Common European Framework of Reference For Languages

• Common English Framework of Reference For Learners

• Common European Framework of Reference For English Language

What is the main purpose of the CEFR?

• To guide English language users by providing a shared framework for reference when using English

• To guide language learning, teaching and assessment by providing shared framework and descriptive levels

• To guide language educators in the teaching and learning of English by providing a guideline according to European standard

Does Pre A level exists in CEFR?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

CEFR was originally developed as a standardised test for European learners.

• True statement

• False statement

• I am not sure.

What ability are the 'can-do' descriptors in the CEFR aimed for?

• Auditory ability

• Literacy ability

• Communicative ability

What is the meaning of 'plurilingual competence' in the CEFR?

• The ability to converse in different languages and use them fluently for everyday conversation

• The ability to switch between different languages and use them flexibly based on the situation

• The ability to acquire a second or a third language and to be fluent in all of the languages

What is the meaning of 'pluricultural competence' in the CEFR?

• The skill to communicate fluently and effectively with people from different countries

• The skill to have a meaningful and friendly conversation with people from different societies

• The skill to interact appropriately and sensitively with people from different cultural background

How does the CEFR promote learner autonomy and inclusion in language learning?

• Encouraging learners to be responsible of their competencies through continuous assesment and self reflection

• Encouraging learners to develop the language skills by using the language continuously and setting language goals

• Encouraging learners to take ownership of their progress through self-assessment and 'can-do' goals

What is the difference between 'competence' and 'performance'?

• 'competence' is actual language use in context while 'performance' is ability to speak the language

• 'competence' is the learners speaking ability while 'performance' is the assessment of the ability

• 'competence' is the internal ability while 'performance' is actual language use in context

According to CEFR, what is the main purpose of mediation in language use?

• To help others understand by drilling, paraphrasing or summarising sentences

• To help others understand by rephrasing, simplifying or summarising ideas

• To help others understand by questioning, repeatition or summarising ideas